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VanSumeren reverted back to the practice squad with Kansas City on Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

VanSumeren was elevated to the active roster ahead of Monday night's 31-10 win over the Broncos, and he logged three snaps on offense. The fullback was also on the field for 22 snaps with the special-teams unit, securing two tackles, one of which was on kick coverage and the other on punt coverage. VanSumeren can be elevated two more times before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

Smith had zero carries during Monday's 31-10 win versus the Broncos.

Kenneth Walker saw a heavy workload in the win, while rookie Emmett Johnson recorded eight carries as his backup. Smith was a non-factor on offense, logging just three snaps on special teams. The backfield arrangement isn't expected to change while Walker and Johnson are healthy.

Coleman returned one kickoff for 27 yards during Denver's 31-10 loss to Kansas City on Monday.

There was some offseason buzz around Coleman, but the rookie fourth-rounder was involved in only three of Denver's 51 offensive snaps, well behind RJ Harvey (26) and J.K. Dobbins (22). Coleman at least saw some additional playing time as a kick returner, though Marvin Mims figures to be the preferred option in that role. Coleman and the Broncos will look to bounce back in a Week 2 home tilt against the Jaguars on Sunday.

The Vikings hosted Ford (hamstring) for a workout Tuesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Ford suffered a hamstring injury during training camp with the Commanders. He's healthy enough to participate in a workout, and he could latch on with the Vikings if Jordan Mason misses time due to a thumb injury he sustained against the Packers in Week 1. Ford, a fifth-round selection of the Browns in the 2022 NFL Draft, spent the first four years of his career with Cleveland, and he logged 24 carries for 73 yards (3.0 YPC) while adding 26 catches (on 32 targets) for 103 yards across 13 regular-season games in 2025.

The Browns signed Gray to the practice squad Tuesday.

Gray has appeared in 34 career regular-season games, rushing 31 times for 79 yards and catching 16 passes for 104 yards in his career. The special teamer has also amassed 653 kick return yards over 206 special-teams snaps.

Abanikanda was waived by the Cowboys on Tuesday.

Abanikanda was signed from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, but he did not appear in Sunday night's 28-20 loss to the Giants. The running back will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, there's a strong chance he returns to the practice squad with Dallas. In a corresponding move, running back Tyler Goodson was signed to the Cowboys' active roster Tuesday after opening the 2026 season as a member of the Falcons' practice squad.

Goodson was signed to the Cowboys' active roster Tuesday.

Goodson signed with the Falcons' practice squad Aug. 31, but he will now head to Dallas ahead of Week 2. The running back will provide the team with an additional depth option behind starter Javonte Williams and primary backup Emari Demercado against the Commanders on Sunday. In a corresponding move, fellow running back Israel Abanikanda was waived Tuesday.

Johnson (hamstring) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

Johnson has opened Week 2 prep with back-to-back limited practices, and Wednesday's report will provide clarity on whether he'll be available for Thursday night's home tilt against the Lions. The veteran running back is currently working through a right hamstring injury, and he's been dealing with lower-body issues since early training camp. Frank Gore would likely be elevated from the practice squad and serve as Buffalo's RB3 behind James Cook and Ray Davis if Johnson is not cleared to play against Detroit.

The Browns signed McLaughlin off their practice squad Tuesday.

McLaughlin takes the spot on the 53-man roster vacated by running back Dylan Sampson (knee), who was placed on injured reserve. McLaughlin has appeared in 41 career games over three seasons with the Broncos, carrying the ball 226 times for 1,093 yards (4.8 YPC) while scoring three touchdowns. He's also been competent as a pass catcher, securing 59 of 69 targets for 263 yards and four more scores. McLaughlin could play an immediate role in passing situations behind early-down back Quinshon Judkins.

Sampson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

It's unclear exactly how much time Sampson will miss. He is expected back this season, per Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, but his placement on IR means he will miss at least the next four games. Jaleel McLaughlin was brought up from the practice squad, and both he and Raheim Sanders -- who played 18 snaps on offense and got four touches Sunday after Sampson's exit -- will work behind starter Quinshon Judkins.